CrimeLost his cool: Man chased teen with chainsaw after disagreement about loud music'You acted... in the heat of the moment, that is no justification for your behaviour'.05 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandHome CCTV captures alleged jet ski thieves in actRotorua police caught the alleged offenders while they were still on the property.05 Sep 06:20 AM
New Zealand'High-risk' shoplifter hides stolen loot in pram, takes 5 vacuums in two weeks In total, the young mum stole $8546 worth of items over several months.05 Sep 06:00 AM
Crime'I was wary of her': Woman accused of arson allegedly had a volatile temperWitness claims Maya Moore said she wanted to do something that would get her jailed. 04 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimeCommunity detention for man's role in road rage shooting of 15yo girlSione Ngata didn't fire the gun, but he also hasn't shown much remorse, the judge said.04 Sep 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Unsustainable caseloads': Chief Justice laments too few judges, not enough courtsCriminal trials are becoming longer and more complex, now lasting more than three weeks.04 Sep 12:20 AM
Crime'No one's going to be safe': Neighbour recalls woman's chilling words before fires were litMaya Moore denies setting fires at two Wairarapa properties in 2022.03 Sep 08:00 AM
Crime'Completely unacceptable': Supermarket manager attacked while restocking shelvesThe next day, Shamah Riley tried to strangle a prison inmate over a piece of bread.03 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandViolence charges dropped for well-known man after restorative huiJudge John Bergseng granted the man permanent name suppression.03 Sep 06:00 AM
Crime'This is my kill': Social media post about cheating leads to terrifying attackThe victim was dragged by the hair before one of the attackers tried to cut it.02 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Tragic situation': Uncle jailed for rape of 17-year-old niece he was entrusted to care forA family has been 'torn apart'; judge and lawyer call it a 'tragedy'.02 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandName suppression continues for man accused of drug driving causing toddler's deathThe man pleaded not guilty to drugged driving causing the death of Sakura Hall.02 Sep 12:02 AM
New Zealand'He was into it': Accountant on stag do smashes glass over victim's head during pub fightThe chartered accountant took exception to the victim pouring his drink on him.01 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandSuspect arrested after shots fired at police during Palmerston North car chase The alleged shooting happened at 1.30am when officers pursued a speeding vehicle.01 Sep 05:02 AM
CrimeNZ fraudster loses US extradition battle over 400kg Hells Angels cocaine plotHe says he didn't know the drugs would go through US, despite undercover agent's accent.01 Sep 02:35 AM
Crime'No intentional force': Officer cleared in Whangārei retrial over assault caseThe incident left Mathew Sinclair with head injuries during an arrest.31 Aug 11:54 PM
New ZealandCouple asked to pay again after $23k wedding venue deposit stolen during robberyA couple were told they wouldn't be able to hold their wedding there without paying again.31 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandKidnapper told car-jacking victims he'd done time for murder and wanted to kill againPromising sportsman's criminal offending started when he joined a gang as an adult. 31 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'Monster' tried to run over partner at bus stop, destroyed Good Samaritans' lives insteadA 78-year-old pedestrian died of a stroke, but Hayden Williams avoided a homicide charge.30 Aug 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Their instincts were correct': Young female staff targeted by 'touchy-feely' cafe bossJudge: 'It was too frequent, it was unnecessary ... their discomfort was justified.' 29 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandRecidivist shoplifter caught stealing after jailtime says she doesn't get enough on the benefitThe last time Silvia Tipene was caught she claimed it wasn't her and she'd been framed.28 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandNearly 2000 litres of Fantasy seized in NZ's largest-ever border drug bustFour men, aged 38 to 75, were arrested and appeared in Wellington court.28 Aug 06:13 AM
New ZealandHigh-risk convicted sex offender breaches supervision order 14 timesThe 45-year-old was jailed for 12 months but will soon be eligible for parole.28 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Gratuitous, callous': Man left unconscious in a pool of blood after tavern beating'I heard [my partner] yelling and wailing, "No, not my boy, stay with me, my boy".'27 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand'I would have taken them all': Man snuck into SPCA after hours, freeing all the caged animalsA staff member was injured trying to retrieve the escapees, one of which remains missing.27 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne man named as victim in death investigation Police found him dead on Winter St, Mangapapa.27 Aug 05:54 AM
New Zealand'Repeated offending': Woman covertly filmed during sex only learned about videos two years laterJudge: Ricky Davies breached the woman's privacy in the most egregious way.27 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan's plan to post box full of cannabis foiled by 'distinctive odour'Anthony Ellison also provided his name and contact details on the package receipt. 26 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandTrial date set for Auckland entertainer accused of grooming, raping girlHe appeared alongside two of his family members in the Auckland District Court today.26 Aug 04:36 AM
Crime'You've got me': Policeman accused of striking man on ground with sponge-round launcherThe former tactical unit officer, who is on trial, claims it was an accident.26 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandRepeat drink driver who killed 4yo son in crash to be released after two years prison Parole Board: 'You are way past the point of simply having a drinking problem'.26 Aug 02:41 AM
New ZealandTired taxi driver reversed into signpost, which fell on pedestrian and killed himKiflay Abera had not taken required breaks before crash that killed Jason McEwan. 25 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Yes!': Why a reckless trail bike rider did a happy dance in courtDouglas Rota, 29, has been sentenced for reckless driving, fleeing police and shoplifting.25 Aug 03:03 AM
New ZealandWoman given bail after newborn baby’s body found in Albert Park, AucklandA woman has been given bail without plea after a dead newborn baby was found in Albert Park.Watch25 Aug 02:20 AM
